Proposed Washington state law aims to address racial disparities in traffic stops

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Proposed Washington state law aims to address racial disparities in traffic stops

A new bill introduced in the Washington Legislature would limit the circumstances under which law enforcement officers can conduct a traffic stop.House Bill 1512, championed by groups including the American Civil Liberties Union and Washington Coalition for Police Accountability, is intended to address racial disparities in traffic stops and vehicle searches without compromising road safety.The legislation, called Traffic Safety for All, would e…